Magdalene survivors suffered ‘enormous wrong’

President Michael D Higgins has told survivors of the Magdalene Laundries they suffered an enormous wrong at the hands of the State.

In all, 39 women gathered in the state reception room of Áras an Uachtaráin yesterday where they were each welcomed by the President and hugged by his wife, Sabina.

Mr Higgins said he hoped their visit was an important milestone in a long and difficult journey.